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VA52 PCO

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

22,280 mi
Last recorded22,280 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 PCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2019 22,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S & O/S front floor pan area heavily corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S sill heavily corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 15,896 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 6,575 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 2,444 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 2,438 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 99,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear petrol pipes corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 99,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear petrol pipes corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 95,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 90,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,856 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 72,709 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 72,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 66,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,273 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 57,273 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,003 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,532 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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VA52 PCO is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,066 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA52 PCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VA52 PCO is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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